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Riverina · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1916

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Red Cross Dance

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 July 1916 · page 2

Last night a dance in aid of the Red Cross Funds was held at the Masonic Hell. There were about forty couples present, who enjoyed the merry whirl…

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Strand Theatre

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 July 1916 · page 2

On Monday night next Mr. W. J. Shepherd will present at the Strand Theatre "Our Empire and Beyond," in gorgeous Kinema color. Three…

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Great Southern Pictures

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 July 1916 · page 2

This afternoon there will be a children's matinee, when Charlie Chaplin and Mabel will be presented in "Caught in a Cabaret." To night the contest…

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Amusements. Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1916 · page 4

The usual matinee and evening attractions will be provided for this afternoon and night at the Strand Theatre. The bill includes a continuation of "Broken…

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Amusements. Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 July 1916 · page 2

The patriotic production, "Our Empire and Beyond," will be screened to-night at the Strand Theatre. This picture was shown with great success in…

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Hospital Ball

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 July 1916 · page 3

Mrs. W. J. Earle and Miss Glazier are the joint hon, secretaries of a plain and fancy dress ball which is being arranged to take place at Tarcutta on…

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Brungle News. a Ball

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 18 July 1916 · page 3

On Monday night last a ball was; held here for the purpose of raising funds for our returned soldiers and their dependents. The ball was to…

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Popular Euchre Party and Dance

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 18 July 1916 · page 2

The Soldiers' Comforts euchre party series have commanded a good response, and it is hoped that the third of the series which, takes Place at the…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 July 1916 · page 2

To-night a euchre party and dance will be held in the Masonic Hall in aid of the Wagga Soldiers' Comforts Fund. Excellent music will be provided…

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Leeton Band

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 21 July 1916 · page 5

Leeton is to have a band—a real live town band, judging by the enthusiastic meeting of townsmen, held at Grey and Co.'s depot last Friday evening. Mr…

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Euchre Party & Dance

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 21 July 1916 · page 2

The euchre party and dance in aid of the Methul Red Cross branch eventuated in the public hall of that quiet little village on Friday last, and was very…

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Kelly Gang Pictures

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 21 July 1916 · page 2

OWING to the wet weather precluding intending patrons from being entertained at the Electric Picture Co.'s fine show in O'Brien's Hall, on Tuesday night…

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M.U. Ball

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 21 July 1916 · page 2

That popular annual function, the M.U. Ball, took place on Wednesday evening last, and, like its predecessors, proved most successful. The attendance…

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Euchre Party and Dance

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 July 1916 · page 2

Another euchre party and dance in aid of the Wagga Soldiers' Comforts Fund, was held in the Masonic Hall last night and was largely attended. The…

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The Concert

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 21 July 1916 · page 4

The concert, organised in aid of the funds of the Hillston District Soldiers Relief Fund, and held in the Club House Hall on Wednesday evening…

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Amusements. Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 July 1916 · page 7

At the Strand Theatre this afternoon the fifth series of the serial "Broken Coin" will be screened, and patrons are promised a good…

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Strand Theatre

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 July 1916 · page 2

At the Strand Theatre to-night an Essanay drama Despair," featuring Edna Mayo, will be the star film. There will be a good supporting bill[?]…

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When Peace Comes Band for England

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 24 July 1916 · page 4

A movement is on foot in Sydney to induce the authorities to send a military band to London to take part in the celebrations…

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Ball at Tarcutta

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 25 July 1916 · page 2

A grand plain and fancy dress ball will be held in Brown's Hall, Tarcutta, on Friday, July 28, in aid of the funds of the Wagga District…

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Wagga Hospital Ball. Highly Successful Function

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 July 1916 · page 4

What was probably the most successful and enjoyable function that has ever taken place at Currawarna was the Plain and Fancy Dress Ball…

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